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EUROPE - European asset managers need to cultivate investor interest in actively managed investment products and strengthen the resilience of their business models to improve post-crisis performance, a rating agency says.

UK - Utility corporate bonds pose significant risks for many investors and are part of a "worrying trend," M&G says.

Strike action over changes to pension arrangements at AstraZeneca have entered their third week.

Just 27% of private sector employees were active members of work-based pension schemes last year, research shows.

Utility corporate bonds pose significant risks for many investors and are part of a "worrying trend," M&G says.

Sammons Pensions has launched its ninth annual salary survey which aims to document remuneration packages across the industry.

European asset managers need to cultivate investor interest in actively managed investment products and strengthen the resilience of their business models to improve post-crisis performance, a rating agency says.

IRELAND - The Republic of Ireland is preparing for a bond auction later today, which will reveal investor confidence in the strength of the economy.

Up to 65% of retirees could be missing out on bigger annuity payouts because they don't know their medical conditions qualify them for an enhanced annuity, statistics suggest.

CANADA - The Canadian Pacific Railway Company is to raise $350m through a debt offering and put the proceeds towards a C$650m ($630.6m) pension payment.